Would Deutschland-class cruisers have been better with three twin 11-inch turrets?
Short answerThree twins, with two forward and one aft, are preferred for gunnery control and survivability. If retaining two triples, placing both forward is a separate proposed alternative.
NotesThe Deutschland-class cruisers carried six 11-inch guns in two triple turrets. A personal design preference favours three twins, with two forward and one aft, for gunnery control and survivability. If retaining two triples, an alternative preference would put both forward. These are proposed rearrangements of the same main battery.